Humid Weather to Continue,Rain Likely at Isolated Places

News Desk

Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted predominantly hot and humid weather across most parts of the country over the next 24 hours. However, isolated rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms are expected in Kashmir, northeast Punjab, the Potohar region, Islamabad, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, southeast Sindh, and northeast and south Balochistan. Light rain or drizzle is also anticipated in isolated coastal areas of Sindh.
The synoptic situation indicates that a low-pressure area over the north Arabian Sea and adjoining southeast Sindh is likely to persist for the next 24-30 hours. Weak monsoon currents are penetrating the upper and central parts of the country, and a westerly wave is affecting the upper regions.
In the past 24 hours, isolated rain, wind, and thunderstorms occurred in the Pothohar region, Islamabad, upper Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, lower Sindh including Karachi, and northeast and south Balochistan. Other parts of the country experienced hot and humid weather.
The recorded rainfall amounts were: Joharabad 55mm, Chakwal 25mm, Noorpur Thal 19mm, Murree 05mm, Islamabad Airport 03mm, Malam Jabba 40mm, Balakot 38mm, Dir 02mm, Kotli 32mm, Muzaffarabad (City 02mm, Airport 01mm), Rawalakot 01mm, Sakrand 12mm, Mirpurkhas 05mm, Karachi (Masroor Base 04mm, DHA Phase II 03mm, Orangi Town 02mm, Kemari, Korangi, Old Area and Faisal Base 01mm), Tando Jam 03mm, Hyderabad (City, Airport 01mm), Sibbi 05mm, and Lasbela 03mm.
The highest maximum temperatures recorded were: Nokkundi 46°C, Sibbi and Turbat 44°C, and Jacobabad 43°C.